NEWS

Puma Blaze Of Glory Mexico

After playing the cut for a few years, Puma’s comfortable trainer, the Disc Blaze returns with a bang this month. Puma brought back the silhouette, added a lace-unit, and then capped it off with a Mexican motif on the inside. Check for them at select retailers for a buck.
$100, www.ubiqlife.com, www.puma.com

Puma Outfits The Gumball 3000 Rally

The Gumball 3000 Rally celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a route that takes 120 teams of billionaires, car enthusiasts, and celebrity drivers across the west coast of the US and then over to Asia on an 8 day stint. From August 9th-11th, the riders travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Las Vegas, with parties in each city at night. From there, the cars will board Antonov cargo planes and fly to Pyongyang, North Korea, where they will kick it with the always stylish Kim Jong Ill for the night (true story!). The trip wraps up after the caravan drives to Bejing for the Olympics on August 16.

To commemorate the event (and to brand the drivers) Puma printed T-shirts that will be worn exclusively by Gumball participants—the aptly-titled “driver” shirt is shown above. Check out more detail shots and the “crew” shirts below.

Puma Pop Art 917 Lo

Puma swagger-jacked deceased American Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein’s style for a new silhouette they’ll introduce called the Pop Art 917 Lo. Lichtenstein was known for his deeply rooted influence in comic book art, and with the Basket 68s that Puma did a while back being a hit, the brand decided to channel Lichtenstein again for this low-profile sneaker. They’ll be available at select Puma stores this summer.
$50, puma.com

Puma X Atmos Endangered Species Pack Pt. II

Puma x Atmos Clyde Golden Monkey,$125
Exactly a month after Puma drops their endangered polar animals pack, the brand will follow-up with a set of three sneakers that take inspiration from dying out Asian animals. The collection, which will wrap up Puma’s collabo with AtmosNYC features photography by in-house National Geographic shooter Mitsuaki Iwago. The latest batch of animals that may be on their way out, are The Crested Ibis (Clyde), The Gold Monkey (Clyde), and The Giant Panda (Mid). Check all the models after the jump.
7/28, puma.com,atmosNY.com

Puma x Atmos Endangered Species Polar Pack

Puma x Atmos Clyde Harp Seal, $125

This June, Puma will release a pack of three sneakers in collaboration with Atmos NY that take inspiration from different endangered polar animals. Each sneaker features photography by seasoned wildlife shutterbug Mitsuaki Iwago (National Geographic’s resident photog), and was produced to bring awareness to the detrimental affects the environment is having on wildlife. The set of three which are inspired by The Harp Seal (pictured above), Macaroni Penguin, and The Polar Bear all have distinct design cues throughout the uppers that mimic the animals aesthetic. The shoes will be exclusive to Atmos, and will drop June 28th. Check the other two styles after the jump.

Puma x No Mas First Round NYK

Knick fans are hopeful that Isaiah will be ran out of town by the time these No Mas First Rounds drop. After locking down Boston, and L.A collabos, the only street-fashion brand with any real sports knowledge heads back home for this NY-friendly make up. Someone send Derrick Rose over some DS pairs, we need homie to run the point next year. Release date info is sketchy for now, we’ll update you as soon as we know.
$150, nomas-nyc.com

As seen in Complex’s April/May issue.

NoMas X Puma Boston First Rounds

The sports nuts at NoMas must be hitting off every major sports city with their own First Round. We saw the NYC and L.A make-ups, next up will be the Boston version. Done up in a Celtics colorway and with tributes to Reggie Lewis seen throughout the kicks, the sneakers will be available March 17th only at Bodega. Close up shots after the jump.

Puma First Round Repeat

You’re mistaken if you thought the First Round was a one-and-done for Puma. The silo that gained popularity in ‘07 thanks to the ultra-hyped Alife collabo, will drop in solid schemes like these blue suede make-ups. Toned-down and simple, we’re with it. Look for them to release soon in Puma stores nationwide in the next few weeks. $80, www.puma.com

Puma Clyde Sno-Cone

No furry upper, or old Hip-Hop head inspired Clydes here, this month Puma offers a clean colorway on their most popular silhouette. This olive and blue scheme, dubbed the “Clyde Sno-Cone” is hooked up with premium leather and a translucent sole. Want to cop? Scoop them up at Puma stores nationwide now.
$90, www.puma.com

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